Name that Figure
He wrote the first draft of the declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the British Legislation that imposed taxes on a variety of goods including sugar.
Sugar Act of 1764
Colonists who chose to fight to fight for independence were know as?
Patriots
who was the local militia who were ready in a minute’s notice?
Minutemen
Who did the colonists fight in the Revolutionary War
Great Britain
Who led the sons of Liberty?
Sam Adams
What was the British tax law that had taxes on Stamps which led to frustrations and opposition from the colonists
The Stamp Act of 1765
This group is sometimes called Tories: remained loyal to Britain
The Loyalists
The event that took place in December of 1783 where they dressed up as Native Americans and boarded a ship and dumped the ships supply?
Boston Tea Party
What was one weakness the British Army had having to fight in the colonies?
They were very far from home
Who is the colonist that was a naval commander and was known as the father of the American Navy?
John Paul Jones
What was the British law that confirmed that parliament had authority over all of the American colonies despite their protests?
The Declaratory Act
What secret group was created in the American colonies to protest the British Taxation and had great successes.
Sons of Liberty
This is the day do we celebrate the colonies declaring independence
July 4th
___________ was an agreement of peace between the
French and the British.
Treaty of Paris
Who was the British General that planned to seize the Hudson River Valley to cut off New England
John Burgoyne
What British law was passed that placed import taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea?
Townshend Acts of 1767
What group of people were initially not allowed to serve but eventually were promised freedom if they fought in the war?
African Americans
This historical document stood for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Declaration of Independence
Why did Parliament repeal the Townshend Acts?
They were trying to reduce the tensions from the colonists
Which Colonist is famously known for the Midnight night ride where he warned that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What were the British laws that were created that were oppressive to the colonies and were implemented as a response to the Boston Tea Party?
(Hint) One of the policies of these laws were closing the Boston Harbor
The Intolerable Acts
What group of people were in charge of running the farms and businesses and sometimes served as spies?
Women
This was the 47 page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that urged separation from Great Britain
Common Sense
Who was the first victim in the Revolutionary War?
Crispus Attucks